{"id":631,"date":"2025-08-02T19:30:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/?p=631"},"modified":"2025-08-02T19:30:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:30:16","slug":"dr-bshf-foundation-july-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.barbaraseniorsharkinsfoundation.org\/?p=631","title":{"rendered":"Dr. BSHF Foundation: July 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sweet Sips for Young Filmmakers: Our Virtual Lemonade Stand!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It’s not too late to grab a refreshing “glass” from our virtual Lemonade Stand fundraiser! Our online stand is still open and serving up sweetness to support a fantastic cause: all proceeds go directly to funding our innovative online Film Programs for Youth. By donating, you’re helping us provide young, aspiring filmmakers with access to essential tools, workshops, and mentorship, allowing them to learn, create, and share their stories from anywhere. Every contribution, big or small, helps us empower the next generation of cinematic talent and ensures that passion for film can thrive regardless of location. To purchase your Lemonade, To Get your cup or pitcher of Lemonade use the QR Code.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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July’s Shining Star: Juliana Garcia, Foundation Youth of the Month!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Juliana Garcia, our featured student of the month, is pursuing her passion for filmmaking with unwavering dedication. Her dream is to attend film school, deepen her knowledge of the craft, and ultimately contribute to a major production company. Juliana credits the foundation with providing invaluable support, stating, “This program has supported me to achieve my goals by giving out great advice and opportunities to meet with filmmaker professionals\u2026[it] has helped me grow my aspirations to go into film and has gotten [me] to be in touch with people who have [that] same drive.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key takeaway from her mentorship experience has been the encouragement to consistently create and share her work. Juliana’s understanding of the screenwriting process has been transformed, emphasizing the importance of outlining, iterative editing, and a willingness to refine her stories. “This program has made me more confident in my screenwriting and has taught me many great lessons about the film industry and writing stories,” she shares. With her sights set on seeing her stories come to life on the big screen, Juliana’s long-term goal is to continue honing her writing skills and crafting narratives that resonate with audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Foundation\u2019s Legacy and Appreciation Picnic A Success!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What an amazing day at the Foundation’s annual picnic! We’re overflowing with gratitude for everyone who joined us. It was truly special to honor our incredible kids who inspire us daily and to celebrate our tireless volunteers whose dedication makes everything possible. Your support helps us continue the powerful legacy of Joshua James, making a real difference in our community. Thank you for being such a vital part of our Foundation family. We can’t wait to see you at the next event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n